Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-09
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.
TIVE ORGANIZATION OF THE SENATE
AND HOUSE.
Two Democratic Congressman Come to
Blous-How Printer Benedict Vio-
lates the Law lamar Likely to
Go on the Supreme Bench.
WASII1NGrnN. Dec. 4. lSN;.


TO the Editor OF the Free Press
The first session of the 5Oth Congress
will have commenced before you receive
this, and as it is the last session preceding
"a presidential election its proceedings will
undoubtedly be not only highly interest
ing, but intensely exciting. There are
Is senators TO be sworn in whose terms
commence with this Congress-ii repub-
loans and l. democrats, and the party is
no evenly divided in that body that the
democrats are beginning to talk of de-
rnanding a portion Of the committees
Should they make the demand there may
be something of a contest as the republi-
cans are not likely to make the concession.
Some half dozen of the present Senate
5uckled on their armor and kept step
10 the music Of the | Mon away back III re-
beJliou days, giving and receiving good
hard knocks in their battles for the pre-
servation of the best government under
The sum- and over 70 or them fought
Just as hard on the losing side.
Present appearances indicate tie re-
election of Speaker Carlisle, and, perhaps,
yearly all the subordinates but there has
been so much wire-pullng by other can
lidates that the final result may possibly
be surprise TO the free-traders IN the
south wing of the capitol.
Very few republican employ: TIRE to he
laund in the House under democratic
sple. six badly shattered veterans of the
rebellion, REPUBLICANS, 2le on what is
known q. the soldiers roN holding their
pOssC ms under an act CT Congress
that may possibly be =, aside
Il thl ;iear future One wounded soldier
held LIS position tOr soTue time as assist
IN. engineer down IN the basement, hay
ne charge Of IA engine that pumps air
tor veptllatin@ the House; but finally.
lurin- The last session Of Congress, he
was removed and his place and salary
Of 800 given to a New York democrat
The day he was assigned to duty, Il gen
Llemau, who was curious to know some
lining of the mode by which the capitol
was ventilated, walked in and after look.
5ng at the engine, said
Fine cugine-very fine Oh, how many
morse power is 1t ~
Horsepower 1t hasn't got no horse
power ct all-it goes by steam ~
The predecessor Of this man had been
removed for alleged "incompetency /"
The row in the democratic caucus last
evening makes no little talk. Mr.
breckenridge OF Arkansas opposed
The tuomination of Mr.. Donelson
tol doorkeeper and Mr.. Biount of
Georgia supported Donelson. In the de-
bate Blount walked up to Mr.. Breckin-
ridge and struck him IN the face. The
nne7n,,ers rose III tumult. Each man was
aeiz Z by neighboring friends, but not
before Nj. breckenridge had struck Mr.
Blount several times. Mr. Rogers Of Ar
KANSAS and Mr.. Mills of Texas who saw
on MIR. Blount'S part, went to him and
assured him that he had misiuterpreted
Ny Breckinridge's words. AS much was
Omitted by MI. Blount, and after Mr..
ireckinridge had SO assured the caucus.
Dir. Blount made an apology before the
ShQnl-
The republicans are suggesting that
resolution be introduced providing that
The committee on public buildings be in
Strscted to report rs to the propriety of
setting aside room in the basement of
The Capitol where democratic contests
shall hereafter be decided in 14-foot ring
nnder the Marquis of Queensberry rules
This coming session of Congress will
Nripg ont some OF the hardest word fights
The capitol has witnessed tor quarter OF
y century, and the tariff vii! be ut both
Ghe bottom and top OF it said prominent
"epubl.can OF well carmel military fame
on Pennsylvania avenue last Saturday. A
southern senator who heard the remark
smiled and observed, - belieye you are
light, general, and we have very hard
task before NJ this winter, for heaven
only knows lust where he stands on that
question pointing toward the White
ttouS4. The senator represents Il free trade
constituency, although at heart protec,
'inCist, and during the conversation that
followed related with considerable Custo
IN incident that happened in New York
ring his recent visit to that city. An
hman. newly landed, came into Il store
q the senator was visiting an &C.
,-..Atancc, 10 purchase doEsI OF pante-
loOn buttons, price tive cents.
Faith could buy them same III the
ould counthIv fora pinny,' said the Irish
mar,
Well, why didn't you buy them there :"
uest .oned The smiling storckeeper.
Hegorra didn't have the .pinuy.'
Yas the reply Of the new arriva, and
right there is a whole sermon on protec.
&c coUld more readily earn and spend
We cents under protection here, than he
"otld one under free trade in the old
3O~ntry.'
jus: previous to the election in New
=. orh last month some OF the departments
mere were pretty thoroughly canvassed for
'YolEnteer' contributions to the New
Iork democratic campaign fund. Espe-
a.a-!y was this the case in the govern
znent printing office, presided over by
thomas =, Benedict, public print
men we're yinfored t opey ei tha4 f
1hey, would contribute the public printer
Tould know how to appreciate it, and it
might prove beneficial TO them in the fu-
t-re. Civil service laws seem to have no
terror for this man Benedict, but he may
1e brought to realize the fact that he is
no. big enough TO violate the laws OF the
country with impunity.
General Sparks has finally given his
asst expiring kick and retired from the
land office. and numerous are his would
re successors. TO Il. personal applicant
tor the position one day last week Score
larry Lamar said 'iis successor will be
appointed by my successor SO il is safe
to conclude that Lamar will shortly be
nominated by the president for & life po-
bltion on the supreme bench. Newspaper
Row has already settled it that Villas is to
succeed Lamar in the interior and Dick
inson, MiChiGan's democratic boss, will
AXE charge Of the postoflice department.
Perhaps the administration has q hope
chat the 100 postOtfices of Michigan can
be manipulated in such a manner as to
br!sg that state into the democratic fold
n 1883.
Secretary Whitney has recovered from
mis- Severe indisposition" and is once
more at his desk IN the navy department.
It is little curious that his sickness came